CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
6,684 km
4,153 miles
SLY
Salekhard
Russia
Distance
6,684 km
4,153 mi / 3,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

CMB SLY
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Salekhard Airport
IATA Code CMB SLY
ICAO Code VCBI USDD
City Colombo Salekhard
Country Sri Lanka Russia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 30 ft 218 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 66.590000, 66.610000

Colombo (CMB) to Salekhard (SLY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Salekhard Airport (SLY) in Salekhard, Russia is 6,684 kilometers (4,153 miles / 3,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:55 in Colombo, it's 19:25 in Salekhard.

The return flight from Salekhard (SLY) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 165° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and Salekhard Airport (SLY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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